SPOILERS FOR HIS LAST VOW: Now that her engagement is over, Sherlock wishes to indulge in his long-held desire to pursue Molly Hooper. But recent developments- such as his revived drug habit and gunshot wound- makes the process difficult.

ONE SHOT. Hazel Grace is taking a nap with Augustus Waters in his hospital bed the afternoon before his last day. Because we all need time to say goodbye…Set right before Chapter 21. Literally One-Shot. Not Reviewed. Written 5 hours after the end of the book, barely 2 days since purchasing the book. My tears are still very fresh.

With John no longer around 24/7 to keep a weather eye on him, Sherlock abuses his body through lack of food and sleep and occasionally through the use of performance enhancing drugs. But abuse comes with a heavy price. Now, hospitalised after collapsing during a case, Sherlock turns to his true drug of choice to see him through the aftermath of his deprivation. See Content Notes.

Sherlock and John have been working and living together for nearly a year, each finding the other's friendship to be the one thing they would not risk or want to live without. Until something happens to disturb the status quo... Slash.